2. Fall 2023
What is Generative AI?
ChatGPT, Bing, Bard, DallE…
• Generative AI, like ChatGPT, uses machine
learning to create new content. While generative
AI tools can help explore new ideas, write text, and
get feedback, there are important limitations to
these tools to keep in mind.
3. Fall 2023
Ask First
Different courses may have different expectations
• Don't use generative AI unless your course
syllabus or professor explicitly allows it.
Remember, different courses have different
rules.
• Unsure? Ask your teacher
4. Fall 2023
Generative AI Has Limits
Biases and ‘hallucinations’
• Remember, even though generative AI can produce
compelling content, it doesn't have human judgement
or understanding. It can't provide personal insights or
contextual awareness, has biases, and it can't replace
the value of your own critical thinking.
• Plus: it sometimes makes things up or “hallucinates.”
• Stay sharp and use a reliable source (i.e., not another
generative AI tool!) to fact-check any content produced
by AI before incorporating it into your work. Need help
identifying a reliable source? Ask
5. Fall 2023
Be Transparent
Citation and referencing
• If you're allowed to be using AI, make sure you
disclose how and where. Don't forget to correctly
cite all your sources, including any AI-generated
content. Your instructor will explain to you how to
share your use of generative AI.
6. Fall 2023
Learning Matters
AI can’t replace your learning
• While AI can be a helpful tool, it should support your
work, skill development and understanding, not
replace it.
• What you learn in your courses matters for your
program and also for your future!
• Struggling with the course material and/or academic
skills needed for assessments? Reach out to your
teacher or EA - they're here to help.
7. Proper Use of AI Improper Use of AI
Brainstorm ideas for a writing
assignment
Copy and use content directly from AI
Get feedback and suggestions for
improvement on completed writing
Use AI to get answers to assignment
questions
Use AI to help organize ideas and
content
Submit personally identifying
information to an AI system
Use AI as a tutor to clarify concepts
and content you find challenging
Use AI-generated content to harass or
offend other students
Use AI to simplify complex content or
provide summaries
Completely rely on AI for completing
assignments without personal
engagement
Use AI to practice and review skills
and knowledge
Use AI to plagiarize or cheat
Disclose in the “AI Credits” section any
assistance received from AI
Fail to disclose the use of AI for
assignment completion in the "AI
Credits" section
Use AI tools for accessibility and
accommodations
Misuse AI tools in a manner that
disrupts the learning environment
